Senior Civil Engineer – Power & Grid Infrastructure

Laing O'Rourke; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke is recruiting a Senior Civil Engineer to deliver major power sector projects across the UK, including on-site leadership and technical delivery. You will provide direction to civil works, ensuring safety, quality and adherence to programme while coordinating with design teams, clients, subcontractors and suppliers.

The role emphasizes leadership, communication and a proactive, solutions-focused approach, with chartership desirable and extensive experience in heavy civils and major

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered or working towards chartership (ICE or equivalent) desirable.
• Proven experience delivering civil works in power/major infra sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage civil engineering activities on power sector construction projects.
• Provide technical expertise across earthworks, concrete structures, foundations, drainage and related infra.
• Oversee setting out, temporary works coordination, and construction methodologies.
• Ensure works align with design, specs, programme and budget.
• Mentor engineers and site teams, promoting best practice and continuous improvement.
• Liaise with design teams, clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Drive health, safety, quality and environmental performance.
• Support planning, risk management and technical assurance processes.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Safety leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Laing O'Rourke is recruiting a Senior Civil Engineer to deliver major power sector projects across the UK, including on-site leadership and technical delivery. You will provide direction to civil works, ensuring safety, quality and adherence to programme while coordinating with design teams, clients, subcontractors and suppliers.

The role emphasizes leadership, communication and a proactive, solutions-focused approach, with chartership desirable and extensive experience in heavy civils and major